Minutes of the August 23, 2010 Commissioners meeting.
By Jack Andersen
While this is believed to be an accurate statement of the minutes, it is not the official version. Any errors or discrepancies are those of the writer.
The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at
9 A.M. In the Commissioners Office, Courthouse. All members present.
Andersen stated that the open meeting law poster is posted in the back of the room and that the meeting was published in the legal newspaper of record.
Kling made a motion to accept the agenda. Krotz seconded the motion. With a voice vote all voted aye. Kling made a motion to approve the minutes of 8=16-2010. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
The board signed claim checks and audited and approved salary claims.
The board reviewed the budget and valuations. Kling made a motion to
approve resolution #2010-08 granting the Sheridan County Agriculture
Society $54,342 and the Sheridan County Historical Society $6,530 of tax authority by Sheridan County. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Kling made a motion to increase restricted revenues by an additional
one percent for 2010-2011 tax year. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye. This action does not increase taxes it only increases the potential budget authority available to the County for future years.
Tom Kuester, Interim Road Superintendent and Terry Johnston,
representing Road District #31 met with the board to present a plan for the repair of 396th Trail North of Antioch. The County will use the patching truck and do ¼ mile. It was agreed that the District would pay for the materials and the county would provide the machinery and labor.
Kuester presented an approach application for Alan Bright on 390th
Lane approximately 2 miles South of Hwy 2. Kling made a motion to
approve the approach application for Bright in Section 30, Township 24, Range 45. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
The board had conversation with Kuester about an appointment of an
Interim Licensed Highway Superintendent. Krotz made a motion to grant
Tom Kuester the authority to acquire necessary signatures on forms as needed. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
The board asked the Clerk to notify Social Services of the agreement
for County Burial that was entered into with Jeff Chamberlain.
The board discussed the needs of County Court, District Court and the
Courthouse Building. Although the needs are great for improvement the
board doesn't feel that the source for funding a project of that size is obtainable at this time. The board agreed to not put the bond issue for a new courts building before the voters in the November election.
At 12:05 P.M. Kling made a motion to go into executive session to
discuss property acquisition. Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
At 12:20 P.M. Kling made a motion to come out of executive session.
Krotz seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye. No decision made.
The board had a telephone conversation with budget coordinator, Pete
Petersen and Assessor, Trudy Winter about the 2010-2011 budget. The
Assessor reported that the property valuation for the County has increased by approximately 82 million dollars. With the new information on the property valuation it now appears that it may be possible to reduce the tax levy for the coming year. Work will continue on the budget at the August 30 meeting.
Adjourn: 12:30 P.M.
Attest: Sindy L. Coburn, Clerk
Jack Andersen, Chairman The minutes of this and all meetings of the Board of Commissioners are available to the public at the office of the Sheridan County Clerk. All meetings of the Board of Commissioners are held in compliance with Nebraska Open Meetings Law.
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